Happy Thunder Moon

 May the 2nd Full Moon in Capricorn

bring illumination and clarity.

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News: Votive Altar Dedicated to Larrahe Found in Well

 

From the article:
"Archaeologists have unearthed a Roman-era votive altar dedicated to the ancient Basque deity Larrahe at the medieval monastery of Doneztebe on Mount Arriaundi, northern Spain.. . The small votive altar features a dedication written by a woman known as Valeria Vitella to the deity Larrahe. This translates to 'Valeria Vitella fulfills her vow to Larrahe freely and deservedly.' 

Little is known about Larrahe, as few other examples of worship to the deity have been discovered. “The name of this indigenous god or goddess is only attested in three other altars from the Basque territory,” researchers explained in the statement. However, this altar was found much further north than previous dedications to Larrahe, thus expanding the territorial domain of the deity’s worship."

Read the full article here:
https://arkeonews.net/votive-altar-dedicated-to-basque-deity-larrahe-found-in-medieval-well/

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Full Moon Blessings

Happy Rose Moon in Capricorn!

May Her Rays bring Wisdom and Beauty.

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Happy Solstice!

In ancient Baltic traditions, the Sun Goddess Saule rules the heavens and rides across the sky in her golden and silver chariot, pulled by twin stallions.

"Saule, with her two gold horses,

Rides up the stone mountain

Never heated, never weary.

Never resting on the way."

Her festival was held on the Summer Solstice - bonfires were lit, blessings were asked, flower wreaths signifying the sun were assembled, and a special meal was shared.  Celebrants would stay up the entire night to witness her rising.

"The Sun dances over the silver mountain

Silver shoes she hath on her feet. . ."

 

(© quotes from the "Encyclopaedia of Religion & Ethics", Ed. J. Hastings; art by Annalceflames /DeviantArt.)

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Full Moon Blessings

 

Happy Full Flower Moon in Sagittarius.

May inspiration bloom!

 

 
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Happy Beltane!

 

Blessings of the season!

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Full Moon Blessings

 

Happy Pink Moon in Scorpio!

May Her peaceful beauty bless you today and always.

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Goddess Akewa and the Solar Eclipse

 

Blessings of the solar eclipse - 

may you be transformed in brilliance!

There are many examples of Solar Goddesses throughout the world.  In the Gran Chaco region of Argentina, the Toba people honored the Sun Goddess Akewa.  Long ago, she and her radiant sisters illuminated the sky, but they were curious about Earth and the men who lived there (without women), so they climbed down a rope to visit.  The men cut the rope, which prevented the star-women from ever returning to the heavens. Only Akewa remained in the sky because she had not yet descended.  Every day she walks above the Earth from one side to the next, reminding all women that they are related to Her.  Occasionally a giant jaguar tries to eat her, resulting in a solar eclipse - but Akewa always escapes, as she is too hot for the jaguar to consume. 

(© photo Nasa)

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Happy Full Moon

Blessings of balance and beauty on this Full Moon in Libra during a penumbral eclipse.

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